Somaliland will never cease holding elections.
President Muse Bihi Abdi said this on Tuesday.
He was responding to the recent criticism by the international community.
President Bihi assured the international community of Somaliland’s commitment to democracy and democratic ideals.
He urged the international community to respect Somaliland’s right to defend its territorial integrity.
The latter was a response to the criticism over Somaliland’s involvement in the Las Anod clashes.